A5019936621- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Communication in Education and Healthcare
- Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Electoral Systems and Political Participation
- Social Power and Status Dynamics
- Community Health and Development
- Team Dynamics and Performance
- Opinion Dynamics and Social Influence
- Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
- Social Media and Politics
- Media Influence and Health
University of Alberta
2021-2024
In this paper, we describe two basic motives for social identification: a drive collective enhancement and epistemic fulfillment (uncertainty reduction). We posit that these are critical understanding one of the fundamental underlying mechanisms identity theory (SIT): positive distinctiveness, which is desire to feel different from better than relevant outgroups. Whereas “positive” was clearly outlined in original intergroup relations, “distinctiveness” became focal point self-categorization...
Two studies ( N = 676) highlight the nuanced relationship between conservatism and adherence to COVID-19 policy recommendations intended slow spread of pandemic in United States. Study 1 provided evidence that conservative Americans who felt uncertain about themselves future experienced elevated levels symbolic threat (attacks sociopolitical identity; e.g., threatening American democracy) realistic (concrete attacks material resources or well-being; physical health) comparison their more...
In a representative democracy, leaders (ideally) who are elected through the electorates should indicate consensus that newly leader truly does represent majority of nation or group. That is, once elected, can ensuing perceptions electorate's provide with sense legitimacy and ability to group? Two experiments demonstrate group stemming from democratic elections imbue (even if they were deviant) legitimacy. Study 1 (N = 158) demonstrates normative perceived as more legitimate than deviant...
Abstract Often leaders who attempt to enact large‐scale changes face resistance from group members perceive the change as a drastic alteration of core identity features their group. Core group's can create sense collective discontinuity, indicating “who we are” is fundamentally altered. Leaders circumvent this by emphasizing how proposed consistent with identity, although may be influenced whether are uncertain and leader prototypical. Two preregistered studies measured degree which...